Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Infer (inferred, -s)
infer (inferred, -s), v. [Fr. < L. inferre bear, bring, or carry in, inflict, cause, occasion, introduce.] (webplay: bear, conclusion, creator, God, obligation, premises, true).
- Ascertain; discover; conclude; understand.
- Induce; cause; commence; achieve.
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